The dog days of August have arrived. At the onset of the dog days is a stunning surprise with the baseball betting odds. The New York Yankees are in the basement of the American League East. How is it possible with the second-highest payroll in the game. In addition to the history, tradition, and revenue that the Bronx Bombers generate. Starting pitching is a huge problem for New York. But hardly their only issue. On Tuesday, the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays on TBS.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 7:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Rays | -1½ +141 | 8½ -105 | -112 |  |
| Yankees | +1½ -161 | 8½ -115 | +102 | |
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Rays at Yankees SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Tampa Bay is in the red against the moneyline and slightly in the black against the runline. Tampa Bay is trending over the total this season.
By contrast, New York is losing money against the moneyline this season and showing a solid profit against the runline. New York is trending under the offshore bookmaker total this season.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Overview
Overall, the Tampa Bay Rays are 62-43 straight up and 54-47-4 over/under the total. Tampa Bay is 2nd in the American League East Division standings. Tampa Bay is two games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East Division race. Late on, the Rays have covered two out of their last ten games. The Rays have gone over the total in two of their previous nine matchups. Tampa Bay ranks 4th for run production and 1st for earned run average.
Zach Eflin is the probable starter for Tampa Bay. So far, the right-hander is 11-6 with a 3.64 earned run average and 1.02 WHIP. Tampa Bay won two of his last five starts. Overall, Tampa Bay ranks 7th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Jason Adam is 2-2 with a 2.57 ERA and 11 saves in 16 opportunities. Jose Siri leads the Rays with 38 runs, seven doubles, 20 home runs, and 42 runs batted in.
New York Yankees Team Overview
Overall, the New York Yankees are 54-48 straight up and 45-52-5 over/under the total. New York is 5th in the American League East Division standings. In the AL East Division race, New York is eight games behind the Baltimore Orioles. Late on, the Yankees have covered four out of their last six games. The Yankees have gone over the total in three of their previous five matchups. New York ranks 21st for run production and 9th for earned run average.
Carlos Rodon is the probable starter for New York. So far, the left-hander is 1-3 with a 5.75 earned run average and 1.38 WHIP. Rodon won one of his last four starts. Overall, New York ranks 1st for bullpen earned run average. Closer Clay Holmes is 4-2 with a 2.21 ERA and 14 saves in 17 opportunities. Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 42 runs, ten doubles, 19 home runs, and 40 runs batted in.
Rays at Yankees SBG Free Pick
As mentioned earlier, the Rays are struggling with the MLB odds. New York has been a profitable team with the run line. In this situation, the Yankees run line makes the most sense.
Rays at Yankees SBG Best Bet: New York Yankees Run Line.